Statement from our CEO
”Footwear is merely a vehicle we have chosen to communicate a bigger message to our audience. We believe in good business, the kind that helps our community, environment and hopefully inspires the younger generation. At Deckers, we know our consumers are not only interested in our unique product offerings; consumers also care about how and under what conditions our products are made.
In fact, the way we operate our business is as important to our long-term success as the innovative products we bring to market. To guide us in our daily decision-making, we routinely examine the impacts of our operations with respect and admiration for the people and resources that underpin our success.
We design, market and distribute shoes with respect for our natural resources. Wherever possible we use sustainable materials and processes to conserve resources. We partner with our manufacturing suppliers to ensure fair, safe and healthy workplaces everywhere our products are made. We measure and monitor the progress of our strategic partners and incorporate environmental innovations in our decision making.
We respect our employees by striving to maintain a motivated and supportive environment that rewards innovation, efficiency and accountability. We provide our employees with the tools and resources they need to understand our impact on the environment and how we can reduce our impact over time.
The result of these examples and others like them is a deep commitment to the environment, to human rights and to corporate social responsibility that are at the core of our values. Our progress is not over; our work does not end. We continue to seek still better ways to promote environmental responsibility, to encourage environmentally friendly technologies and to respect internationally recognized human rights.
Here we highlight some of our accomplishments from the past and present -- what have we done and what are we currently doing to demonstrate our commitments. As we engage in our ongoing work, we look forward to your comments and your continued support.”
- Angel Martinez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Deckers Outdoor Corporation